Klopp sent two representatives to watch Cologne defender Hector playing for his country against England at the weekend, after monitoring his progress in establishing himself as his nation’s first choice.

But it is Gotze who will excite and inspire the Kop faithful, after the winger suggested recently he would love a move to the Premier League, and indicated he would like to play again under his former Dortmund boss.

Ter Stegen hints at summer move

Frustrated: Ter Stegen is believed to be considering a move (Image: Reuters)

German international ter Stegen, 23, has annoyed the European champions by admitting that he is fed up of having to share keeper duties with Claudio Bravo.

Ter Stegen has claimed he will hold showdown talks with Barcelona over his future as the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach keeper says playing 25 games a season is not “sufficient.”

Ter Stegen said: “If the situation remains the way it is at the moment, however, then we’re definitely going to have to talk - there’s no avoiding that.”

Barcelona have insisted that ter Stegen is not for sale and that he has a contract until 2019 with a £60m buy-out clause.

Ilori and Alberto set for exit

Struggling: Ilori has failed to break into the Liverpool team (Image: Magi Haroun/REX)

Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna are trying to set up a double deal for Liverpool pair Tiago Ilori and Luis Alberto, report Mirror Football.

Alberto is already on loan at Deportivo and they are ready to make it permanent.

Midfielder Alberto joined the club for around £7m in the summer of 2013, but was unable to break through into the first team as Brendan Rodgers' side came within a whisker of winning the Premier League title.

The Spaniard was loaned to Malaga in June 2014 before joining Depor last summer, and the 23-year-old is surplus to requirements under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Zielinski states desire to join Reds

Desire: Zielinski has spoken about his desire to join Liverpool (Image: Valerio Pennicino/Getty)

Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski has made no secret of his desire to join Liverpool.

Currently on loan at Empoli, Zielinksi has spoken of his admiration for Philippe Coutinho and reveals he has asked about Jurgen Klopp ahead of a potential switch, report the Liverpool Echo.

Polish international Zielinski is on the Reds' radar and has hinted he would be open to a move after Euro 2016.

The 21-year-old has been a star in Serie A on loan at Empoli, with parent club Udinese looking to profit from his upturn in form this season.

“Some people say these are just the rumours. I know a little bit more about it,” he said. “But until now I just try to play as best as I can in Empoli to have a possible chance in June for such a big transfer move.

“I have spoken with Kuba [Błaszczykowski, who played under Klopp at Dortmund] who plays in Fiorentina now about Klopp.

“He told me about his personality, how is Klopp to the players, gave me some tips, but nothing is known yet. I constantly have to play well in Empoli to get the interest from the bigger clubs."